The Challenges Faced by Drag Performer Miss Majesty Divine
Table of Contents
The Story of Miss Majesty Divine
The Rise in Attacks Against the LGBTQ+ Community
Finding a Path Forward
The Story of Miss Majesty Divine
Miss Majesty Divine is a drag performer known for her fundraising events and reading to shelter dogs. Recently, she was targeted by an extremist online account for her activism. This highlights a troubling trend of increased attacks against the LGBTQ+ community.
While reading to shelter dogs, Miss Divine was streaming and the video was shared by the account Libs of TikTok, which has over 1 million followers. This led to Miss Divine being harassed and threatened.
These attacks are never acceptable. While people have a right to voice their opinions peacefully, threats and violence cross a line. Performers like Miss Divine should be able to share their art without fear.
The Rise in Attacks Against the LGBTQ+ Community
Unfortunately, Miss Divine's experience reflects a broader rise in extremism and attacks against the LGBTQ+ community. Organizations like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have focused some of their hateful rhetoric on events like drag story hours.
No drag show, pride event, or similar occasion celebrating LGBTQ+ identities has been immune to this hate. A 2022 report by the Human Rights Campaign found violent rhetoric and protests were increasing exponentially.
These extremist groups aim to intimidate and silence a marginalized community. Their goal is to spread fear and stop events celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Finding a Path Forward
The best response to hate is coming together in solidarity and continuing to share messages of love and acceptance. The LGBTQ community has overcome many challenges on the journey towards equality.
By speaking up when we witness harassment, and continuing to create welcoming spaces, we can work to build a society of mutual understanding. Performers like Miss Majesty Divine inspire us to keep fundraising, entertaining, and brightening the world with the beauty of drag.
There are always more who support equality than those who spread hate. Each small act of courage opens hearts and brings us closer to freedom, justice and peace for all.
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